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How do I shield my cell phone from my RNS magnet?

Posted by absentsenior @absentsenior, Feb 21 11:32am

For those who have an RNS device implanted, how do you shield your cell phone from your RNS magnet, particularly when you carry a purse?

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absentsenior | @absentsenior | Feb 21 11:33am

My apologies I don't know how to adjust the title for this discussion. I was asking about my cell phone, not about myself. My phone autocorrected.

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Chris Gautier, Volunteer Mentor | @santosha | Feb 23 5:30am
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My apologies I don't know how to adjust the title for this discussion. I was asking about my cell phone, not about myself. My phone autocorrected.

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Good Morning @absentsenior !
Since I don't have personal experience with RNS, I don't have much to add this time — but I didn't want to leave you without support! I'd like to bring @caseybach, @lsittll, and @pmracc33186 into the conversation, as they may have some helpful input for your question.
And if I'm not mistaken, your RNS surgery is scheduled for today — sending you all the best energy and positive vibes for a smooth procedure! 🤞💜
Chris

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absentsenior | @absentsenior | Feb 23 6:22am
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Good Morning @absentsenior !
Since I don't have personal experience with RNS, I don't have much to add this time — but I didn't want to leave you without support! I'd like to bring @caseybach, @lsittll, and @pmracc33186 into the conversation, as they may have some helpful input for your question.
And if I'm not mistaken, your RNS surgery is scheduled for today — sending you all the best energy and positive vibes for a smooth procedure! 🤞💜
Chris

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@santosha I don't mind. Thank you very much for the well wishes. I probably won't be able to post again until tomorrow. My surgery won't be over until this evening.

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absentsenior | @absentsenior | 10 hours ago

I post this for RNS informational purposes. I am now almost 2 weeks post RNS surgery. Surgery ended up taking 8 hours. Currently, I feel a bit like a fuzzy cracked walnut (lol). I've retained all my awareness and balance since the Surgery and have felt no mood or mental impact and that has been a relief. The idea of someone tiptoeing through my brain has always been a worry. The device has been set to "learning" mode for the first month. At the end of the month, I will see the programming neurologists to have the settings reprogrammed to actively send a pulse to stop my seizures. That visit will be a regular visit every few months. I'm very anxious to see how this process and results turn out.

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